THERE is nothing like the sight of snowdrops pushing through the wintry ground to remind us that spring is on its way.

In the flower section, you’ll find seeds of the hollyhocks that prairie settlers planted around their outhouses (known as ...

Before you toss out those leftover fireplace scraps, discover why gardeners are saving them and which plants benefit most from this surprising boost.

Question: Hollyhocks are one of our favorite spring flowers but we have not been successful in Florida. What is needed to grow these attractive flowers? Answer: Northern hollyhocks are biennials, ...

Plant hollyhock seeds in the late summer or early fall, at least 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost. Don't wait too long—seeds planted too late in the fall won't have enough time to establish ...

Location: Grand Avenue and Greenway Road in Surprise. Description: Surprise is building a community and resource center that will offer health and wellness programs, Head Start classrooms, workforce ...

French hollyhocks, also known as fig-leaved hollyhocks (Alcea ficifolia), are an old-fashioned flower making a comeback in West Texas gardens. Unlike common hollyhock (Alcea rosea), French hollyhocks ...

A bee heads towards a bloom on a hollyhock plant late in the day in western Washington County recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art ...

Hollyhock House, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building, is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Los Angeles, but could lose its status due to budget cuts. As per UNESCO requirements, the home must ...